French Department Catalog

All courses above French 100-200 are taught in French, unless otherwise indicated. Whenever possible, we will include a description or a syllabus of the last instance of a course but topics will vary according to the instructor.

and Culture

Course Number		Description and links	Prerequisites
Primarily for Undergraduates
FR00100 FR00200		BASIC FRENCH: A two-semester course. Five meetings a week for oral practice. One hour of work outside of class is expected every day (grammar/writing, oral practice, reading). An accelerated track enables qualified students to go directly to FR 500 after FR 200. Note: This is a year course. Enrollment limited to 18 per section.	See the instructor for placement. Written permission required
FR00300		INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I: A semi-intensive elementary review with emphasis on all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Class activities include drills, small group activities, and skits. Class materials include an audio CD, videos, a French film, short stories, and various other authentic documents. Four meetings per week plus a 50-minute conversation section with TAs.	FR 200 or placement. (Previous experience with French is required to take this class)
FR00400		INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II: Continuation of FR 300 but may be taken separately. A four-skill language course that stresses oral interaction in class (three meetings per week plus one 50-minute conversation section). Materials include audio activities, film, and a contemporary novel. Short compositions with systematic grammar practice.	FR 300, FR 200 with written permission, or placement
FR00500		WRITING AND SPEAKING FRENCH I: Prerequisite for FR 600. A four-skill language course that stresses oral interaction in class (three meetings plus one conversation section). Materials include audio CD, film, press articles, and literary excerpts. Writing is organized around specific tasks and systematic grammar practice. .	FR 200 accelerated track (with permission), FR 400, or placement.
FR00520		INTRODUCTION TO THE LITERARY EXPERIENCE: Classroom discussion based on readings in French literature from the 17th century to the present, including narrative fiction, drama, poetry, and film. Texts are examined within their cultural and aesthetic context. Students are expected to keep a reading journal and to write short response papers. (three meetings plus one conversation section).	FR 200 accelerated track (with permission), FR 400, or placement.
FR00600		WRITING AND SPEAKING FRENCH II: Prerequisite for study in French-speaking countries. Continuation of FR 500. Class time is devoted mainly to conversation and discussion practice. Writing instruction and assignments focus on essays, commentaries, and to a lesser degree, on story writing. Apart from reading assignments for discussion (press articles and literary excerpts), students select two novels to read. Three meetings plus one conversation section. NOTE: Students interested in international relations and current events may register for a separate section devoted to topics in political theory and practice. (usually in the Spring)	FR 500, FR 520 or placement
FR00750		LITERATURE AND SOCIAL THOUGHT	FR 500, FR 520 or placement
FR00760		INTENSIVE INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE AND LITERARY METHODS: Intended for students preparing or ready for French courses at the 1000-level. Prerequisite: FR 50o or equivalent placement. Introduces students to the major literary genres (narrative fiction, poetry, drama) and to current approaches to literary texts.	FR 500, FR 520 or placement
For Undergraduates and Graduates General prerequisite for all 1000-level courses except 1510: one course from among French 500, 520, 600, 750, or 760.
FR01000		MASTERPIECES OF FRENCH LITERATURE FROM THE MIDDLE AGES TO THE PRESENT
FR01010		MASTERPIECES OF FRENCH LITERATURE FROM THE MIDDLE AGES TO THE PRESENT
FR01020		EARLY FRENCH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Every other year, this rubric is filled by a course on the topic Histoire de la langue française, dealing with the passage from Latin to medieval, classic, modern, and contemporary French as well as with current French cultural institutions and francophone variations in Europe, America, and Africa. Intended for undergaduate and graduate students and required of graduate students. Alternate years include courses on special topics in medieval studies.
FR01030		STUDIES IN FRENCH LITERATURE OF THE RENAISSANCE
FR01040		STUDIES IN FRENCH LITERATURE OF THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY
FR01050		STUDIES IN FRENCH LITERATURE OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY
FR01060		STUDIES IN FRENCH LITERATURE OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY
FR01070		STUDIES IN FRENCH LITERATURE OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
FR01110		STUDIES IN THE FRENCH NOVEL
FR01120		STUDIES IN THE FRENCH THEATER
FR01130		STUDIES IN FRENCH POETRY
FR01150		STUDIES IN FRENCH CINEMA
FR01210		STUDIES IN MAJOR FRENCH WRITERS
FR01310		SPECIAL TOPICS IN FRENCH STUDIES I
FR01320		SPECIAL TOPICS IN FRENCH STUDIES II
FR01330		STUDIES IN FRENCH LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION Readings of French literature in translation. Offerings may include a survey covering texts from the Renaissance to the present, or may be focused on a particular period, genre, or topic.
FR01410		FRENCH CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION
FR01510		ADVANCED WRITTEN AND ORAL FRENCH Follows FR 600 in the sequence of language courses Development of oral skills via presentations, debates, conversation, and discussion based on a variety of topics. Writing activities: essays, e-mails, commentaries, journals, etc . May be repeated for credit.	FR 600 or placement by interview.
FR01610		ADVANCED WRITTEN FRENCH An advanced course in (functional or creative) writing. the worshops range from practice in interpersonal communication (letters) to essays and various forms of narration. Recommended to students returning from a study-abroad program, students with a native French background who lack formal training in writing, or post FR1510 students. Exercices for each workshop plus a final writing project.	FR1510or equivalent. Written permission.
FR1900	Every year	SENIOR SEMINAR Studies in the development, comparison, or synthesis of representative aspects of French literature and culture from the Middle Ages to the present (themes, genres, styles, cultural institutions, etc.). Either this course or FR1980 is required of all concentrators.	Open to non-concentrators with permission
FR1980	Every year	SENIOR THESIS Independent study in an area of special interest to the student, with close guidance of a member of the staff, and leading to a major paper. Required of candidates for honors, and recommended for all senior concentrators.Section numbers vary by instructor. Please see the registration staff for the correct section number to use when registering for this course.
Primarily for Graduates
FR00220	Summer Course	READING FRENCH IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES. Designed to develop the reading competence in French for graduate students (or advanced undergraduates with permission of the instructor). Fundamentals of grammar and syntax are emphasized as well as reading skills in the fields of individual students. Successful completion should satisfy the foreign language requirement for graduate students in other departments. (Consult the relevant department.) Not for graduate-level credit. Written permission required for undergraduates.	No prerequisites
FR2040		STUDIES IN MEDIEVAL FRENCH LITERATURE
FR2110		STUDIES IN FRENCH LITERATURE OF THE RENAISSANCE
FR2130		STUDIES IN FRENCH LITERATURE OF THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY
FR2150		STUDIES IN FRENCH LITERATURE OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY
FR2170		STUDIES IN FRENCH LITERATURE OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY
FR2190		STUDIES IN FRENCH LITERATURE OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
FR2600		STUDIES IN FRENCH CRITICAL THEORY
FR2610		SEMINAR IN FRENCH LITERATURE
FR2620		SEMINAR IN FRENCH STUDIES
FR2890		PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION PREPARATION For graduate students who have completed their course work and are preparing for a preliminary examination. No course credit.
FR2900		TEACHING METHODS Introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of foreign language learning and teaching. Specific topics include theories of language acquisition, an overview of teaching practices and the principles underlying them, selection and evaluation of textbooks, teaching materials, and learner variables. Students observe beginning language courses and do micro-teaching. Taught in English. S/NC	Undergraduates may enroll with written permission.
FR2910 FR2920		READING AND RESEARCH Work with individual students in connection with special readings, problems of research, or preparation of theses. Section numbers vary by instructor. Please see the registration staff for the correct section number to use when registering for this course.
FR2990		THESIS PREPARATION For graduate students who have met the tuition requirement and are paying the registration fee to continue active enrollment while preparing a thesis. No Course credit.

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